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University of Waterloo site selected for new regional hospital
The new hospital site is located on the land that is part of the David Johnston Research + Technology Park at the University of Waterloo.
A look at one year of strong mayor powers in Ontario
In the year since the powers were granted, most mayors have used them sparingly — if at all — though in some corners a sense of unease with the sweeping authority remains.
GVCA one of three Kitchener organizations to receive $7 million in SDF funding
Announced on July 22, the news was part of a broader announcement that sees the province top up its trades-training fund by a further $260 million.
Liberal energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028
The planned phase-out of heating oil would be paired with more financial support for Canadians to purchase and install heat pumps instead.
Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon sworn in as labour minister, replacing O'Regan
MacKinnon had served as the Liberals' chief whip in the House of Commons. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was a parliamentary secretary in the crucial procurement portfolio.